Yearly Archives: 2017

A New Year Approaches

Soon December will exit, leaving us with memories of old connections renewed and new attachments invited.  What wonders await? Certainly the current weather trends inspire all to dress warmly, speak softly, and listen to the winds of time rushing at … Continue reading

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This holiday season: What does it mean to you?

For the last few months, this page has been a forum for  ideas coming from the Library staff. We challenge you to offer some ideas about the reason for the season. You may put them in our Facebook page below … Continue reading

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Thankfulness is not necessarily simple–

If you watch the news or read a newspaper frequently, you can see some reasons that a month that honors giving thanks might be a difficult season. The media report every ghastly  event they see, hear or witness. In a … Continue reading

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Spook-tacular Times!

  Here, in Lied Battle Creek Public Library, our working staff really enjoys decorating for holidays. I mean, we sometimes get so carried away that all you can really notice is the decor. Should you come in unaware,you might be … Continue reading

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The Falling Leaves . . .

September and October find us looking ahead for what is to come; yet  we can’t help glancing back at what is behind. Annual events spark memories of the past: Labor Day, Patriot Day, Constitution Day–all influenced the way we live … Continue reading

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Why does ‘back to school’ come before the Nebraska State Fair?

Yes, everyone has wondered that in recent years. Well, maybe not everyone, but some of the avid fair goers might have. Take the example of a young student who joined 4-H and she/he has accomplished many goals toward State Fair … Continue reading

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Independence Day celebrates all of our people & our pride.

July is a great month for remembering, and it is also a great month for honoring. What can we remember? The wonderful celebrations of our cities and towns that honor our veterans and citizens who have performed difficult tasks, sacrificing … Continue reading

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June is breaking out all at once in Battle Creek!

Battle Creek Fun Days brightens our city on June 2-4th.  On Friday, June 2nd, the Carnival sets up on Main Street and runs through Sunday, June 4th. Its hours are: Friday 5-11 pm, Saturday 12-10 pm, & Sunday 12 pm-10 pm. … Continue reading

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Spring leaps into action in May!

What other month delivers so much entertainment as May? Memories and celebrations abound: Cinco de Mayo on the 5th, full moon on the 6th, graduations (Battle Creek on the 13th), Mother’s Day on the 14th, and Memorial Day on the … Continue reading

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April Showers

Change is inevitable, and April is proud of it. The weather is moody sometimes, but it delivers trophies in Spring flowers, baby animals, and Easter Egg hunts. Battle Creek is experiencing the showers and windiness of the season, but this … Continue reading

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